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Indonesia's rice reserves sufficient for next 10 months: Minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman reported to President Prabowo Subianto that national rice reserves are in a ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 5:35 pm

Indonesia eyes major role in US$3.56 trillion global halal market

Indonesia holds a significant advantage in capturing global halal market opportunities due to its expanding industrial ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:52 pm

South Jakarta alliance says MBG crucial for children in remote areas

The South Jakarta Community Alliance has said that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program is important and needed by ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:51 pm

Indonesia explores China partnership on traditional medicine center

The Indonesian Ministry of Culture has explored potential cooperation with China State Construction International ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:49 pm

Prabowo summons Himbara leaders to discuss Indonesia's economy

President Prabowo Subianto summoned directors and commissioners of state-owned banks at the Presidential Palace in ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 4:11 pm

RI elected to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee 2026-2030

Indonesia has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 3:35 pm

Indonesia to launch B50 biodiesel policy on July 1 to cut imports

Indonesia is on track to implement the B50 biodiesel policy on July 1, 2026, to significantly reduce imports of C48 ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

BI hikes rate by 25 bps to stabilize rupiah amid global tensions

Bank Indonesia (BI) decided to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 percent to maintain the ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:49 pm

Gibran urges careful planning for village cooperative locations

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka urged authorities to conduct proper studies and consult local communities before ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

Central Sulawesi declares earthquake emergency response for one week

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that the Central Sulawesi Provincial Government has declared ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

Minister urges strict action against land clearing by burning

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, during a press conference following the 2026 Special Coordination Meeting on Forest ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 2:16 pm

World Conference of Classics urges deeper civilizational dialogue

The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Tamas Szabo on Pepperstone's Competitive Mindset and the Power of F1

ForPepperstone, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team partnership is more than a sponsorship. It reflects the ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:46 pm

Govt boosts irrigation, fertilizer stocks for El Nino threat

Indonesia is expanding irrigation infrastructure and water conservation projects to protect rice production from ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:30 pm

RI underscores ASEAN-Russia economic integration in Kazan summit

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono will underscore economic integration and cooperation in energy and food sectors ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 1:05 pm

Indonesia seeks 5,000 export villages through capacity building

The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions and the Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:57 pm

Direct WuhanIndonesia Shipping Route Strengthens Central China's Connectivity with Southeast Asia

The direct WuhanIndonesia shipping route is enhancing logistics connectivity between central China and Southeast ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:50 pm

Indonesia secures US$17 bln AIIB funding for development

Indonesia has secured US$17 billion in funding from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support national ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

China vows promoting global human rights governance

China has pledged to promote global human rights governance, according to a report released by the State Council ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:34 pm

Chinese President, Myanmar counterpart discuss cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday. China ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:22 pm

Economic Census 2026 not for taxation interests: BPS

Deputy Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Sonny Harmadi assured that the 2026 Economic Census has no connection with ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

After MoU signing, Iran-U.S. talks planned in Switzerland on June 19

As things stand, the plan is still for the U.S. and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

Gibran checks MBG food quality, school facilities on NTT visit

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a school in Ende District, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:12 pm

From Turbine Supply to Ecosystem Building: Goldwind Outlines APAC Strategy at the APAC Wind Energy Summit

Speaking at the GWEC APAC Wind Energy Summitin Hanoi, Goldwind, a reliable global strategic partner in clean ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:07 pm

Heavy rains flood hundreds of homes in Jambi

An aerial view shows floodwaters inundating a residential area in Kenali Besar, Alam Barajo, Jambi, Indonesia, Thursday ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 12:04 pm

Six Regional Organisations Sign MoU to Strengthen Asia's Dengue Response as Cases Rise

The Asia Dengue Voice and Action Group (ADVA) and partner organisations from across Asia have signed a new regional ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:55 am

Indonesia urged to retain full control over Kertajati Hercules hub

Indonesia must retain full control over a planned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for C-130 Hercules ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:44 am

Leetx to Showcase Full-Stack Self-Developed Assembly Technology at Automotive Manufacturing 2026 in Bangkok

Electric vehicle production across Southeast Asia is scaling rapidly. Thailand alone has set a target for EVs to ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:36 am

UNSW claims Australias top spot for the first time in preeminent world university rankings

UNSW Sydney ranked first in the nation overall, as well as in employment outcomes and sustainability ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:30 am

Kopassus to hold first battalion 13 exercise in Bengkulu

Indonesia's Army Special Forces, or Kopassus, will hold the inaugural exercise of Battalion 13 Group 1 in Bengkulu ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:27 am

KVB Futures Strengthens Commitment to Financial Education

KVB Futures conducted a media visit to Bloomberg Technoz as part of the company's commitment to strengthening ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:20 am

Daicel DURAST(R) POM Fine Powder Adopted for Innovative Stick-form Lubricant

Daicel Corporations High Performance Polymers (HPPs) SBU (formerly Polyplastics Co., Ltd.), a global leader in ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:16 am

Indonesia, Uzbekistan eye women-led export growth

Indonesia and Uzbekistan are exploring initiatives to expand exports by women-owned small businesses, as both countries ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 10:13 am

Prabowo reviews Indonesia's rare earth, workforce development plans

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto on Wednesday ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 9:43 am

Jakarta, Netflix team up to advance cinema city vision

Jakarta's provincial government plans to partner with Netflix to support its ambition of becoming a cinema city, ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 9:37 am

How the world came to have its first trillionnaire in Elon Musk

The philosophy the SpaceX IPO stands for is trying to normalise the idea that what is true is only a function of who possesses the force required to assert it

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 9:17 am

AI will lead to labour shortages, Amazons Jeff Bezos says in optimistic talk

Appearing together with Bezos was Blue Origin CEO David Limp, who said reconstruction of the firms launch pad for New Glenn rockets has begun in Florida following a dramatic explosion

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 9:07 am

Forging Indonesia's future as a global gold reserve hub

In the midst of geopolitical turmoil, trade wars, economic sanctions, and the fragmentation of the global financial ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 8:58 am

Gibran, students visit regions to monitor MBG program

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Thursday began a series of work visits to five provinces, ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 8:12 am

Indian teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

BBC 18 Jun 2026 8:09 am

Indonesia eyes $56 mln monthly savings from MBG efficiency

Budget efficiency measures in Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program could save the state budget around ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:37 am

West Asia LIVE: Trump, Irans President sign deal to end West Asia war

Pakistan says that the deal to end the war in Iran is taking immediate effect' after both sides have signed it

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 7:15 am

Indonesia key to global energy transition: ministry

Indonesia, as a major producer of critical minerals, plays a strategic role in supporting the success of the global ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:12 am

Truecaller Ads Launches 'Call-to-Cart', a New Commerce Surface Built on the Communication Layer

Today, Truecaller Ads announced the global launch of Call-to-Cart, an AI-backed intelligent commerce solution ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:07 am

Lower oil prices could improve Indonesia's fiscal space: govt

Lower global oil prices amid easing tensions in the Middle East could provide Indonesia with greater fiscal space, ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 7:04 am

Russian crude imports to continue despite Hormuz easing: Indonesia

Indonesia will continue importing crude oil from Russia despite easing tensions in the Middle East and plans to reopen ...

Antara News 18 Jun 2026 6:54 am

EU lawmakers approve 'return hubs' migration reform

Denmark, Austria, Greece, Germany and the Netherlands and others have already been exploring options to set hubs up

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 2:01 am

Text of U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding released by U.S.

The following is the text of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, as read out by a senior U.S. official to reporters on Wednesday

The Hindu 18 Jun 2026 1:16 am

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russias strategic partnership with ASEAN nations

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 11:04 pm

Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws

Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.

BBC 17 Jun 2026 10:13 pm

Minister sent off 313 migrant workers to Japan

The Minister of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Mukhtarudin, sent off 313 migrant workers (PMI) under ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 10:11 pm

Bangladesh PMs adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025

Zahed Ur Rahman, Information & Broadcasting Adviser of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was allowed by the immigration to enter India but he chose to return from the airport in Delhi, say sources

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm

Indonesia readies transport stimulus for 2nd half of 2026

The Indonesian government has prepared a transport fare stimulus package for the school holidays and the Christmas and ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 10:09 pm

RI, China Finance Ministers meet in Beijing to deepen funding ties

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa met with his Chinese counterpart, Lan Foan, in Beijing on ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 9:25 pm

Watch: Telegram under fire: NTAs crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026

Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-trick - Top stories of the day.

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 9:16 pm

Indonesia calls for joint ASEAN AI framework to bridge digital divide

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid on Wednesday called on ASEAN countries to ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:47 pm

Tourism Village program boosts tourism activity, economy: minister

Indonesian Tourism Minister WidiyantiPutriWardhanahighlighted that the Tourism Villageprogram ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

Meghalaya to raise IndiaBangladesh border fencing concerns with Centre: Deputy CM

By NE NOW NEWS Guwahati: Concerns raised by residents of Lyngkhong and nearby border villages over the IndiaBangladesh border fencing project will be taken up with the Centre, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has said. Villagers have objected to the proposed alignment of the fence, saying that placing it around 150 yards from the [] The post Meghalaya to raise IndiaBangladesh border fencing concerns with Centre: Deputy CM appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 17 Jun 2026 8:04 pm

Ministry urges entrepreneurs to get ID numbers to access facilitation

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is encouraging entrepreneurs to secure a business ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 7:54 pm

India-US Relations: Too Important to Fail, Too Complicated to Trust

The killing of Indian sailors by the U.S. military adds to the web of complications, but the structural foundations haven't changed.

The Diplomat 17 Jun 2026 7:40 pm

How downstreaming is rewriting Indonesia's economic destiny

For decades, the story of the Indonesian economy followed a predictable, frustrating script. Deep within the ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 7:25 pm

Chinese Surveillance Cameras Have Become a Huge Problem for India

The Ghaziabad CCTV espionage case is the logical outcome of a decade of unregulated Chinese surveillance hardware infiltrating Indias most sensitive locations.

The Diplomat 17 Jun 2026 6:47 pm

Agriculture Ministry targets garlic self-sufficiency in three years

The Ministry of Agriculture is targeting garlic self-sufficiency within three years through the development of planting ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 6:09 pm

Indonesia bolsters tourism safety with 25,344 certified tour guides

Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana stated that 25,344 tour guides nationwide have received competency ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:24 pm

Gibran reaffirms governance reforms for MBG and KDMP programs

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the government would strengthen oversight of the Free Nutritious Meals ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

Sports minister open to athlete naturalization across all disciplines

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the ministry remains open to athlete naturalization across all sports as ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:20 pm

Yogyakarta to host 17th ASEAN-China air services meeting

TheMinistry of Transportation will hold the 17th ASEAN-China Working Group on Regional Air Services Arrangement ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 5:19 pm

U.S. not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments, says Rutte

U.S. and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 U.S. F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 5:08 pm

Police investigate Australian-flagged yacht stranded in Rote Ndao

Officers from the East Rote Police, Rote Ndao Police Department, East Nusa Tenggara, are investigating the discovery of ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:45 pm

Indonesia taps tourism villages, events to drive inclusive growth

The Indonesian government is focusing its tourism sector development on tourism villages and the Event by Indonesia ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:22 pm

Minister pushes to retain digital economic value within Indonesia

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid underscored the critical need for Indonesia to harness its ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:10 pm

Prabowo extends Islamic New Year greetings to Muslim community

President Prabowo Subianto extended a happy Islamic New Year greeting to all Muslims celebrating 1 Muharram 1448 ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:02 pm

Ministry urges optimal critical mineral management amid global shifts

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry underscored that critical minerals will serve as a primary determinant ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 4:01 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home, jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a choppy moment in the U.S.-India relationship

The Hindu 17 Jun 2026 3:27 pm

Indonesia records 8.24 pct rise in foreign tourist arrivals

Indonesia recorded an 8.24 percent increase in foreign tourist arrivals from January to April 2026 despite global ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:18 pm

Indonesia pushes youth to utilize AI to boost creative economy

The Ministry of Creative Economy is encouraging young people to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase the ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:17 pm

Govt targets digital social protection system launch by November 2026

Indonesia plans to officially launch its first integrated digital Social Protection System (Perlinsos) across 541 ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Cathay Financial Holdings Leverages Open-Source Small Language Models to Identify Customer Intent

To enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, Cathay Financial Holdings (CathayFHC) continues to ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch Recognized by The Asian Banker for Consumer Lending Technology

Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh City Branch (CUBHCM) has been awarded Best Consumer Lending Technology in ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:57 pm

Huasun Ranked 12th on TIME's World's Top GreenTech Companies of 2026

Huasun Energy, a global leader in heterojunction (HJT) solar technology, has been ranked 12th on TIME's ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:54 pm

Xinhua Silk Road: Thematic cultural week held in SE China county to deepen cross-Strait exchanges

From June 10 to June 12, ChenJinggu Cultural Activities Week, a sub-event of the 18th Straits Forum, drew crowds ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:47 pm

Minister urges students be optimistic about Red-White Village Coops

Indonesia's Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono called on students to notbe pessimistic about the Red ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Indonesia shuts down illegal foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali

Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegally operated, foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali for operating without ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:42 pm

Palu 6.7-magnitude quake carries no tsunami threat: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that no tsunami occurred after the 6.7-magnitude earthquake ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:39 pm

Ministry promotes local wisdom to restore degraded land

The Environment Ministry is involving indigenous communities in efforts to address land degradation by learning from ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

Pramono Anung meets Singaporean ministers, pushes global city goal

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo mettwo senior Singaporean ministers during the RISING Fellowship in ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 2:11 pm

Strong 6.7-magnitude quake damages 841 houses in C Sulawesi: BPBD

The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Central Sulawesi recorded that 841 houses were damaged by a tectonic ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 1:27 pm

Indonesia's lawmaker seeks downstreaming focus in one-stop exports

The Indonesian government's planned one-stop export policy through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) should ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 12:42 pm

Ministry pushes for women-friendly ecosystem in palm oil sector

Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection has called for efforts to build a women-friendly ecosystem in ...

Antara News 17 Jun 2026 12:38 pm

Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a mistake, arguing it would punish millions of users.

BBC 17 Jun 2026 12:26 pm